Ukrainian Forces Report New Starlink Disruptions Along Front Line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Ukrainian forces have observed significant disruptions in Starshield/Starlink service along the entire front line for several days, with speed restrictions above 161 km/h. Zelensky stated on Thursday, November 12, that the restrictions are systematic, not random errors, and primarily complicate the interception of Russian jet-powered drones. In several cases, drones could not be destroyed due to insufficient interceptor speed, resulting in hits, and Kyiv is seeking clarification from the American side. Starlink slowdowns in Ukraine have been observed since October 14. On October 23, US President Donald Trump said SpaceX had restored full access, and the next day Ukraine's defense ministry confirmed service was restored at speeds above 400 km/h with stable connectivity.